They Signed To Protect Their Community From Armed Gangs But Fled Upon Sighting Superior Weapons

A group of young men who signed to protect their community from armed gangs have resorted to fleeing to secure their own lives upon sighting upon sighting them wielding superior weapons.

That is the news from Bodo community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State where the armed gangs are now on the prowl.

Reports say, the youths, concerned about the state of insecurity in their community, had resolved to help in checkmating it, but the table turned as soon those behind the spate of insecurity heared.

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The armed gangs mobilised and came after the youths, the latter taking to their heels to keep their heads

These much was told newsmen by Joseph Dinebari, spokesman of the youths in the area,

He said after the youths had agreed to do something about the insecurity, that the gunmen appeared and began freely brandishing sophisticated weapons.

The youths had no option than to flee.

He reported that the same gang of gun men had  been responsible for the invasion of the area last August which led to the death of some villagers.

“There are over 100 people from the Bodo community roaming the streets of Port Harcourt, Eleme, Bonny, Bayelsa and Cameroon.

 “They have been chased away since the first, second and third week of August 2023 by gunmen who invaded the community with AK-47 rifles.

 “The same set that was behind the killing of the late Bako Angbanshin in Ahoada. They came to Bodo and began door-to-door search with the intent of killing us.

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“They succeeded in killing four people from August 24 to September 4, 2023. Those shot dead have not been buried till date”, he said.

“We therefore call on the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to set up a panel of inquiry composed of people who are neutral with high level integrity and who have the interest of the people at heart.

“That of truth, justice and fairness, not a compromised group of people. We want to talk with our father, the governor, as the chief security officer of the state.

“We believe he has brought a new spirit and style of governance to the state. Please, over 100 of us want to seek an audience with you or delegate people to speak with us,” Dinebari added.

The state has been a witness to the activities of armed gangs before now; why the matter had not been arrested remains a question.